Liverpool in the Crosshairs: Gerrard weighs Salah's clash, says Van Dijk could calm the storm

Inside the Salah-Gerrard Saga and Liverpool's Dilemma

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard spoke about Mohamed Salah's future at the club, following the recent crisis sparked by the player's remarks that exposed tension with coach Arne Slot.

Gerrard reiterated his respect for Salah, now 33, and his thinking, but he believes Salah erred when he said the club had 'thrown him under the bus' in a recent interview.

The Egyptian star had spoken after being left on the substitutes' bench for a third straight match, revealing his frustration at his position in the squad.

The rift between Salah and Slot widened amid hints that someone within the club would prefer Salah's departure, with talk of a January exit.

In an interview with TNT Sports, Gerrard said: Salah is clearly unhappy at not playing, and he respects that. But some phrases about being sacrificed were wrong, and Salah should back off that point and address it with the manager.

Gerrard added that Virgil van Dijk should step in and say, 'I will handle this for the good of the club, the team, and the fans.' He recalled how Suarez once clashed with Brendan Rodgers and how such moments happen.

He also noted that he has seen it all and went through similar moments in his thirties, when he was briefly dismissed after a similar reaction against Manchester United.

Ultimately, Gerrard warned that Liverpool needs Salah back firing, scoring again, because he is the best player and top scorer in the squad, and his form could lift everyone. If the crisis persists, it could grow into something bigger than we know. And until then, the hardest task is defending Salah and dodging victory selfies; second punchline: if Salah starts scoring again, Klopp will film celebrations instead of pre-match weather forecasts.